Happy Pride from “The Evergreen”! June is officially Pride Month, and of course, queer visibility isn’t limited to one month of the year; it’s important all the time.

At least 18 NPR journalists have accepted buyouts and another 10 have been laid off as the public media network attempts to save money and reorganize the newsroom.

There was prayer, songs and somber hope within the crowds who circled the R.A. Long Memorial Park gazebo, even though officials had signaled moments before that more devastating news could be coming as early as Wednesday morning.

With tax dollars unable to meet the city’s needs, and other revenues falling short, the city is now turning to outside groups, such as private organizations, national nonprofits and volunteers, to pick up the slack.

Percy Loy, who died Jan. 12, 2006, built a Portland frozen food empire that spanned five decades and, at its pinnacle, rivaled national brands like Swanson and Birds Eye in the Pacific Northwest.

At his peak in the 1950s, no one was bigger than Oregon musician Johnnie Ray. A decade later, Portland’s The Kingsmen recorded one of the greatest rock songs of all time. What was it about Oregon in t...

Burlesque, which usually involves a performer removing at least some of their clothing, can be a fun escape, a form of protest or an expression of complex emotions ranging from grief and anger to joy and sexual liberation — just like literature. The Booklover's Festival pairs burlesque performances with literary readings.

“You Are the Land,” a new illustrated book written and illustrated by Steph Littlebird, shares the joy of a child exploring her relationship with her family, her community and the land.

Federal agents’ use of tear gas and other crowd control measures against Portland protesters will be the subject of court hearings set to begin today. Here's your First Look at Monday's news.

Portland author SenLinYu adapted the book from a very popular fan work they originally published online. Their debut novel released in September 2025 and has now sold more than a million copies in the U.S. and Canada.

The new dark fantasy novel "Alchemised" by Portland author SenLinYu follows a healer under interrogation in captivity in a time of war, exploring themes of women’s unrecognized labor and the violence ...

Despite reports that a sneaker-themed coffee shop was running away from Portland’s Old Town neighborhood, the owner of Deadstock Coffee said Wednesday that he hopes his business has a long life ahead.

Fans of scary stories can dig their teeth into “Coffin Moon,” a book set in Portland right after the Vietnam War and full of surprising twists on the vampire genre.

Tom Dundon's history as a professional sports owner and his plans for an entertainment district around the Carolina Hurricanes arena could give clues about his vision for Portland. Here's your First L...

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Author Jaysea Lynn share details about her new novel about a Pacific Northwest woman who finds family and romance in the afterlife.

Carrie Newell studies the seasonal residents of Depoe Bay and her book shares the story of how she trained her dogs to sniff out whales.

Grown from late-November to early March, radicchio is touted by many Northwest growers as the poster child for eating local produce in the winter. And it comes in stunning colors and varieties. "It's very beautiful," radicchio evangelist Lane Selman says, "and just pops in this winter time when things can be more dull."

In East Portland's' District 1, neighbors begin to see the impact of new City Hall representation.

The GeekEasy anime cafe holds an opportunity for the second-generation Asian Americans to share their niche interests to draw in some loyal customers. Geeks and nerds who could bring some life back to an area of the city some see as unsafe and abandoned.

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